Associate Editor

Primary duties

• Prepare manuscripts for publication by editing, verifying statements, checking facts and footnotes
• Congnicate with authors, illustrators, map makers, graphic designers, printers, and indexers
• Solicit, review, and track manuscripts to determine if they meet the standards of the South Dakota Historical Society Press

Requirements

• Hold an advanced degree in history, American Studies, English, Publishing, or a related field
• Two or more years of experience in editing preferred
• Possess knowledge of American history and the history and culture of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains region
• Editing methods and standards
• English grammar
• The Chicago Manual of Style
• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Photoshop
• Copyright law, rules, and regulations
• Research techniques and resources

Skills and Abilities

• Analyze research data and internal structures of written material
• Read and extract information from various reference materials and other resources
• Recognize historical error and solve problems of fact and conjecture through research
• Manage people and establish and maintain effective relationships
• Organize, schedule, direct, correct, and prioritize simultaneous editing projects
• Be comfortable with assisting the inventory manager with shipping-related tasks as needed

Additional Requirements

• To be considered, please attach your cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae, short writing sample, and three references
• This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08
• NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.

You can view our benefits information here.

This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4A6

To apply, email your application to: careers@state.sd.us

The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

An Equal Opportunity Employer